by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Jun 29, 2020 | Employment Law
On 28 May 2020, the Federal Court made an important ruling that foreign employees can be considered permanent employees, effectively changing the earlier legal position that foreign employees on an employment pass can only be “fixed term” employees. The Federal...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Jun 11, 2020 | Employment Law
On 5 June 2020, the Government announced its latest effort in reviving our economy, through the Short Term Economic Recovery Plan (“STERP”). While the STERP affects many parties across the board, here are some key highlights related specifically to the...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | May 29, 2020 | Employment Law
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) corporate liability law will come into force on 1 June 2020. Under the new Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 (“Act”), a commercial organisation can be charged with a criminal offence if a person associated...
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | May 4, 2020 | Employment Law
Beyond the Movement Control Order: Employment & HR Issues With the Movement Control Order (“MCO”) creating many novel workplace issues, many employers are still struggling to adjust to what it means to have “business as usual” during the MCO....
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Apr 30, 2020 | Employment Law
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the need for social distancing, a common question being asked now is whether the Courts will start using video conferencing to conduct trials and hearings. The use of video conferencing in itself is not new – Practice Note....
by Donovan & Ho (BD) | Apr 29, 2020 | Employment Law
As part of the government’s PRIHATIN economic stimulus package, the Employment Retention Programme (“ERP”) was introduced as an immediate financial assistance for employees who have been instructed to take unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are...
